Host Leilani reconnects with longtime friend Dolly Chugh, a social psychologist and NYU professor. They discuss her career journey from investment banking at Morgan Stanley to academia. Chugh emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in choosing a career path and highlights the generational differences in workplace dynamics. She stresses the significance of good bosses in fostering growth and happiness and advises listeners to save "go-to-hell money."
ABOUT DOLLY
Dolly Chugh (she/her, hear my name) is a social psychologist and management professor at the New York University Stern School of Business where she teaches MBA courses in leadership and management. Because of Dolly’s teaching skills, she was one of six professors chosen from thousands at New York University to receive the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2020 and one of five to receive the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Faculty Award in 2013.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Your First Job is a podcast hosted by Leilani M. Brown, CEO of Giant Steps, LLC, exploring the early career experiences of successful individuals across various industries.
Each episode features in-depth interviews with established professionals, executives, and thought leaders who share the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned in their first jobs.
By debunking myths about overnight success and showcasing diverse career paths, the podcast aims to inform and inspire the next generation of talent, encouraging them to embrace and learn from their own initial work roles and every step—and stepping stone—along the way.
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